SB281Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT relating to grandparent visitation.
Introduced by Rick Girdler, District 15
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amend KRS 405.021 to establish a clear and convincing standard of evidence in determining grandparent visitation; establish factors the court may consider in determining the best interests of the child; remove rebuttable presumption standard; amend KRS 620.090 to conform.
Where it stands
recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H)
April 15, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate: Third Reading RSN# 3946 · March 17, 2026
36
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
38 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Howell | 1 | Absent |
| Danny Carroll | 2 | Yes |
| Craig Richardson | 3 | Yes |
| Robert Mills | 4 | Yes |
| Stephen Meredith | 5 | Absent |
| Lindsey Tichenor | 6 | Yes |
| Aaron Reed | 7 | Yes |
| Gary Boswell | 8 | Yes |
| David Givens | 9 | Yes |
| Matthew Deneen | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
introduced in Senate
to Committee on Committees (S)
to Judiciary (S)
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1)
2nd reading, to Rules
posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 16 2026
passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day
3rd reading, passed 36-0 with Committee Substitute (1)
received in House
to Committee on Committees (H)
to Judiciary (H)
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
floor amendment (1) filed
2nd reading, to Rules
recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H)
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